MPTER: Multiple Point Gaussian Dispersion Algorithm with Terrain Adjustment

DESCRIPTION

MPTER (Multiple Point Gaussian Dispersion Algorithm with Terrain Adjustment) is a gaussian air pollution model that can be used with multiple point sources, in an urban or rural environment, in flat or moderately complex (no elevations above the pollution sources) terrain conditions. It computes average conccentration values at the receptor sites over periods from one hour to one year. It cannot consider deposition or chemical reactions.

Keywords

description: air quality, gaussian plume, multiple source, terrain adjustment
objectives: simulation
application: urban environment, rural environment, non reactive pollutant, light pollutant, short term, long term, short range

SOFTWARE AVAILABILITY

      
         The model is part of UNAMAP and is available on magnetic tape from:      
           Computer Products      
           National Technical Information Service      
           U. S. Department of Commerce      
           Springfield, Virginia 22161      
           Phone (703) 487-4650      
         

AUTHORS

      
           Thomas E. Pierce and Bruce Turner      
           Environmental Sciences Research laboratory - RTP, NC      
           Office of Research and Development      
           U.S. EPA      
           Research Triangle Park, NC 27711      
         

REFERENCES

• Pierce, Thomas D. and D. Bruce Turner, 1980. User's Guide for MPTER. EPA Publication N. EPA-600/8-80-016. U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. (NTIS N. PB-80-197361).
• Chico, T. and J.A. Catalano, 1986. Addendum to the User's Guide for MPTER. U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC, NC 27711. (Distributed as part of UNAMAP, version 6)

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